Urges US Congress to pass legislation to reinstate service members discharged for refusing COVID-19 vaccine.

New Jersey's SCR 23 is a resolution urging the U.S. Congress to pass H.R.7570, which would address discharges of service members who refused mandatory COVID-19 vaccines in 2021. The bill would allow those discharged (sometimes with a "general under honorable conditions" characterization, affecting benefits and employment) to be reinstated to their previous rank and have their discharge status changed to "honorable." It directly affects military personnel separated solely for vaccine refusal, aiming to restore their service records and eligibility for benefits. New Jersey supports this action as a way to recognize military contributions and correct discharge issues stemming from the vaccination policy. This resolution is procedural and does not enact policy itself, only advocating for federal legislation.